How to add page numbers
- Select the PDF file.
- Choose the position, format and starting number.
- Press Add Page Numbers and the file is saved.
π‘ Keeping documents organized with page numbers
Reports, papers and contracts are much easier to cite, review and bind when they have page numbers. Add them all at once before printing.
- #οΈβ£ Position & format: Choose top or bottom, and a format like
1Β·2Β·3or- 1 -. - π’ Custom start: Skip a cover page and start counting from 1 at the body text β just set the starting number.
- π Browser-only processing: Files are never sent to a server β processing happens only in your browser.
π Where are page numbers useful?
- Report and thesis submissions β auto-add numbers that line up with a table of contents.
- Checking a contract's page order β numbers make it easy to spot a missing or misordered page.
- Organizing printouts β number pages once before printing and distributing a large document.
- Presentation decks β add numbers to the bottom of slides so viewers can track progress.
β¨ How to format numbers cleanly
- The "1 / N" format also shows the total page count, which helps readers track progress.
- Adjust the start number to skip a cover page and begin the body at page 1.
- Check the page margins before choosing a position β "Bottom Center" is usually the safest default.
π Will it overlap an existing page number?
Yes β if the document already has page numbers, the new ones may overlap them. This tool works best on documents that don't already have numbering. If you're worried about overlap, place the new numbers in a different spot (e.g. the top instead of the bottom).
Frequently asked questions
- Is my file uploaded to a server?
- No. All processing happens inside your browser.
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